Duppy bat

Sense 1:

The Erebid moth (Ascalapha odorata) which is also known as Black Witch, Sorrow moth, and Mourning moth, is called Duppy Bat in Jamaica.
Origin : circa 18th century. From bvb dupe or Akan adɔpe; a ghost or spirit.

The bat is believed to be the spirit of a deceased person in the manifestation of a bat. It is usually not at rest and has returned as a harbinger or to live in its abode among its old family and friends.

Sense 2: a silly person; an idiot

Nuff duppy bats live in the abandoned house.

Last night a duppy bat flew inside the house. The entire place was turned upside down.

Cho! A duppy bat, that. (That is a duppy bat) sense 2.

Duppie

"Duppie" Pronounced ( Duh! Peee.... )

Definition

Depressed Urban Professional Peeon Income Eliminated

Look in the mirror

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Duppy-Eyed

This is a term used by morons - usually used by people with first names beginning with 'J'.. perhaps used to make themselves feel big to compensate for their small willies?

Girl 1 - Hey, you alright?

Girl 2 - yeah im okay i guess, but.. Jermaine Archibald called me duppy-eyed last night :/

Girl 1 - Really?! What a moron! That guy is such a loser!

Girl 2 - I know right! :/

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sand duppy

An old fashioned, derogatory Caribbean term to define someone who is short, fat, ugly and squat. Likening them to a hideous spectre that is close to the ground (sand)

“That guy is so short and fat, he looks like a sand duppy”

DUPPY PUSS

DUPPYPUSS A GOAST IN THE FORM OF A CAT

DUPPY PUSS;PUSSY CAT SAME THING DUPPYPUSS

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Duppy Riddum

Usually used in drum and bass music to describe a good tune or set.

"Ahh man i'm loving this tune, proper duppy riddum this!"

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Bare Duppies

Used to compliment something that another person is wearing. It can be used to comment on what they're wearing or the style they're wearing it in.

Guy: Wagwan breddah, you blessed? Them Ray Ban's are bare duppies fam!

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